NFSU Admission 2026: NFAT Cancelled – CUET UG/PG + JEE Main or AIFSET Now Mandatory

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) admissions for 2026-27 are entrance-based through CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, and CLAT after NFAT cancellation. Class 12 PCB students searching "NFSU exam date 2026", "NFSU BSc Forensic Science admission", or "forensic science entrance exam 2026" get the accurate process, eligibility, and timelines here. Apply now at nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in before deadlines. Take the AIFSET entrance test for admission into top universities other than NFSU. 

NFAT 2026 Cancelled: NFSU Admissions Via National Exams Only

NFSU discontinued NFAT for 2026-27 admissions. BSc Forensic Science, MSc Forensic Science, BTech Forensic Engineering, and other programs now accept CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, CLAT scores exclusively.

Official Admission Matrix [NFSU Notice]:

• BSc Forensic Science: CUET UG (PCB domain)
• BTech Forensic: JEE Main 2026  
• MSc Forensic: CUET PG (Forensic domain)
• Integrated MSc: CUET UG
• LLB Forensic: CLAT 2026

CUET UG 2026: Key Exam for NFSU BSc Forensic Science

CUET UG 2026 registration opens February 2026 for NFSU BSc Forensic Science (Class 12 PCB eligibility):

Expected Timeline:

• Registration: February 1 - March 15, 2026
• Exam: May 8-25, 2026 (3 shifts daily)
• Domain: Physics + Chemistry + Biology
• Result: June 2026
• Eligibility: Class 12 PCB 60% aggregate (55% reserved categories).

CUET PG 2026 Schedule for NFSU MSc Forensic Science

CUET PG 2026 covers NFSU postgraduate forensic programs:

Domain	Expected Exam Window
Forensic Science	March 10-15, 2026
Criminology	March 9, 2026
Cyber Security	March 11, 2026
Life Sciences	March 12, 2026

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree 55% (50% reserved).

JEE Main 2026 Session 2: BTech Forensic Engineering Route

NFSU BTech Forensic Biotechnology/Engineering accepts JEE Main 2026:

• Session 2 Registration: Open till Feb 25, 2026
• Exam: April 2-9, 2026
• Eligibility: Class 12 PCM 60%

NFSU BSc Forensic Science 2026: Eligibility & Seats

Flagship Program: BSc Forensic Science (3 years, 10 campuses)

Campus	Seats	Annual Fees
Gandhinagar	60	₹1.2 lakh
Delhi	50	₹1.4 lakh
Mumbai	40	₹1.3 lakh
Goa	30	₹1.1 lakh

Admission Process:

1. Qualify CUET UG 2026 (PCB domain)
2. Register on nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in (May 2026)
3. Merit list + counseling (July 2026)

Alternative Forensic Science Entrance Exams 2026

Backup options for Class 12 PCB students:

Exam	Courses Offered	Eligibility
AIFSET 2026	BSc Forensic Science	Class 12 Science Stream (50%)
State Paramedical	Forensic diplomas	Class 12 PCB
Institute-level tests	BSc Forensic	Merit-based

AIFSET provides direct BSc Forensic entry across 180+ institutes with PCB + GK syllabus (simpler than CUET).

NFSU Forensic Science Career Scope (₹6-12 LPA Starting)

Top Recruiters: CFSL, SFSL, Cybercrime Police, Deloitte Forensics

• Crime Scene Officer: ₹8 LPA
• Digital Forensics: ₹10 LPA
• Toxicology: ₹7 LPA

Placement Rate: 85% (NFSU data)

Action Timeline: NFSU 2026 Admissions

Feb 25: JEE Main Session 2 registration

Feb-Mar: CUET UG/PG registration 

Apr-May: CUET UG exams

Jun-Jul: NFSU counseling

Alternative: AIFSET backup

Class 12 PCB students: CUET UG registration starts February. JEE Main Session 2 closes Feb 25. National forensic entrance tests remain open for backup pathways. Apply at nfsuadm.samarth.edu.in. Bookmark for counseling updates! 

Note: students who wish to pursue forensic science course from top universities (not NFSU) should take AIFSET 2026.